Do we have a Dupe? - Highlighters
- Natural with Nat
- Apr 22, 2020
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 29, 2020
Finding a highlighter that suits your needs can be hard, some contain chunky glitter and others are so natural you barely notice they are there. What option is best, and what needs are required from a highlighter? There are some factors you need to consider before choosing the right product for you. Do you wear foundation or CC/BB cream, do you not wear foundation at all, do you have oily skin or more dry skin? These are some things you need to consider before choosing the type of highlighter. If your schedule is busy and you want a quick applying highlighter you probably want to consider a stick form so that you can swipe it on and dab it out with your fingers to blend in. If you love to wear a full coverage foundation you probably want a highlight that is in powder form so that you're not disturbing the products underneath while applying. If you enjoy a light coverage CC/BB cream that doesn't require setting powder or a minimal quick dusting of powder you may enjoy a gel textured highlight.
Cream highlighter
Benefits: Great versatility - can be built up from a sheer to full coverage highlight by layering, depending on brand/ingredients it can be very hydrating, great option for mature skin because it does not accentuate fine lines or wrinkles due to the creamy consistency.
Cons: Can pick up foundation placed underneath, depending on ingredients if it contains a lot of oils it can create an oily appearance if worn for a long time/in hot weather.
Example: Au Naturale creme hilghlighting sticks
Powder highlighter
Benefits: You can control how much or how little product you want/need, works well to accentuate a eye look because you can use a small brush to apply on top of shadows without disturbing the colours already placed down, is available in many textures from finely milled to glitter/shimmer shades.
Cons: If you have bigger pores it can accentuate them and make them look larger, if you have dry skin it can stick onto textured skin.
Example: Lily Lolo cheek duo is Coralista
Gel highlighter Benefits: Can be used on all skin types, offers a more intense highlight.
Cons: Can dry fast so you have to work quickly, depending on wetness it can pick up whatever is applied underneath.
Example: Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer
9 grams - Metal canister that twists up - $35 USD
Vegan - Cruelty free - Gluten free - Nano particle free
This highlighter is a solid cream.
Pros: Available in 10 shades to suit every skin tone, contains jojoba oil which has antioxidants and moisturizing properties - jojoba oil also has antibacterial properties as well which is great for anyone who has acne prone skin, formulated with the best ingredients including organic and eco cert.
Cons: This product has a harder consistency, if you swipe the product right on top of foundation it's likely to remove anything that you have put on your face prior. (I find it best to add some product to the back of your hand and let it warm then use a brush or your fingers to apply).
*Ingredients posted below
10 grams - Compact with mirror - $24 USD
Vegan - Cruelty free - Gluten free - GMO free
This highlight is a pressed powder.
Pros: This product is a pressed powder that has a creamy consistency which allows easy application onto the skin. Comes in a compact that has a universally flattering blush in a coral shade, which is great for travel. The shade of this highlight accentuates almost every eyeshadow colour when applied to the brow bone and inner corner as a highlight. Contains sodium hyaluronate which is allows the skin to absorb water and look more plump.
Cons: Does not work on all skin tones if you have a darker complexion it may leave a white cast.
*Ingredients posted below
15 ml - Glass container with a pump - $26 USD
Vegan - Cruelty free - Gluten free - Synthetic fragrance free
This highlighter is a gel/cream consistency.
Pros: This illuminizer comes in one universal shade which is a beautiful champagne gold, it has a great shelf life of 12 months, the consistency of this product has a gel feel to it so when applied to the skin it blends nicely into foundation, has organic ingredients, you get a great amount of product for the price point.
Cons: Contains demithicone which is a silicone, contains synthetic preservatives.
*Ingredients posted below
Takeaway: Highlighters are a fun way to add dimension and lightness to your look. I hope this gave you some insight on different highlighters and how you can use them. Let me know what your favourite go to highlighters are!
Take care,
Nat xx
Ingredients: Au Naturale
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam Seed Oil), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT from Coconut)*, Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed Oil)*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla Wax), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Seed Oil)*, Mica, Silica**, CI 77891, CI 77491, Ozokerite Wax, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*/**, Xylityl Cocoate*, Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender Oil)*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E). May Contain: Titanium Dioxide CI77891**, Mica CI77019, Iron Oxide CI77491, CI77492, Bismuth Oxychloride CI163, Manganese Violet CI7742, Tin Oxide CI778161.
Ingredients: Lily Lolo
Ingredients: MICA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM (MANUKA) OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM CALLUS CULTURE FILTRATE, [+/- SILICA, TIN OXIDE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE), CI 77742 (IRON OXIDE)]
Ingredients: Josie Maran
Aqua (Water)**, Glycerin**, Tricaprylin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid**, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Steareth-20, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil**, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum**, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica (CI 77019)**, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)**, Narcissus Poeticus (Narcissus) Extract**, Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Bulb Extract**
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